EDPB:Guidelines on the processing of personal data in the context of information society services

12 aprile 2019

On April 9th and 10th, the EEA Data Protection Authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor, assembled in the European Data Protection Board, met for their ninth plenary session.

During the plenary, the EDPB adopted guidelines on the scope and application of Article 6(1)(b)* GDPR in the context of information society services. In its guidelines, the Board makes general observations regarding data protection principles and the interaction of Article 6(1)(b) with other lawful bases. In addition, the guidelines contain guidance on the applicability of Article 6(1)(b) in case of bundling of separate services and termination of contract.

Retrieved from https://edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2019/ninth-plenary-session-guidelines-processing-personal-data-context-information-society_en

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